The "Year Round Gardening Challenge" dares you to grow vegetables outdoors throughout the year.

Who should take the challenge?

The challenge is open to everyone in southeastern North Carolina. You do not need any special equipment, gardening experience, or a large garden to be part of the challenge.

Year round gardening resources

The following resources will help you start planning your year round vegetable garden:

• Vegetable planting guide for eastern NC

Learn more about vegetable gardening from these Extension resources:

• NCSU Extension VegetableFact Sheets: https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/hortinfo.html
• Clemson Extension Vegetable Fact Sheets: http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/vegetables/

Use Extension Search to find research based information from Cooperative Extension systems across the U.S.Contact your local Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agent or an Extension Master Gardner Volunteer to get expert advice.

• If you live in Pender County, call 910-259-1235
• In New Hanover County, call 910-798-7660
• In Brunswick County, call 910-253-2610
• In Onslow County, call 910-455-5873
• In Duplin County, call 910-296-2143

Visit your local Cooperative Extension office to learn more about gardening. Go to https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/local-county-center/ to find your county Extension center.